Join SpaceX as a Talent Sourcer to build talent pipelines for engineering roles and represent the company with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
Leverage AI-powered sourcing and research tools to increase pipeline speed and quality.
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Joblaze summary
In the role of Talent Sourcer at SpaceX, the individual will focus on building talent pipelines for challenging engineering positions while collaborating with recruiters and hiring managers. Key skills include technical recruiting experience, strong Boolean search capabilities, and proficiency with sourcing tools. This position is ideal for someone with a background in recruiting who thrives in a fast-paced, autonomous environment. The role offers a unique opportunity to represent SpaceX's mission to prospective candidates, making it a pivotal part of the hiring process.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 14 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from SpaceX's career page.
- SpaceX has 2055 other open roles including Avionics Technician (Falcon & Dragon), Full Stack Software Engineer, Manufacturing, Global Operations Lead (Tax Technology).
- 97 active GitHub roles on Joblaze right now.
- 4 active LinkedIn Recruiter roles on Joblaze right now.
- Typical GitHub salary we track runs $94,226–$180,000 (median $150,000, across 37 roles).
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- 1–3 years of relevant experience for this Talent Sourcer - Temporary role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, GitHub, AI-powered sourcing, Boolean.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Contract for this Talent Sourcer - Temporary role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
TALENT SOURCER - TEMPORARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a SpaceX Talent Sourcer, you will build talent pipelines for some of the most technically demanding roles on earth. You’ll partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to identify and engage exceptional talent who want to help make life multiplanetary. In many cases, you are candidates’ first encounter with SpaceX, and it is your job to represent the company with professionalism, pride, and enthusiasm. We work in teams and focus on collaboration, yet require a high degree of autonomy. So, while you are not expected to go it alone, you are expected to show initiative, take responsibility, and see tasks through to completion.
- Proactively source passive candidates via X, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, niche technical forums, and other channels
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for hard-to-fill engineering roles
- Leverage AI-powered sourcing and research tools to increase pipeline speed and quality while maintaining a personal touch
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and refine sourcing strategy
- Conduct initial candidate outreach and phone screens to assess interest and qualifications
- Track sourcing metrics and pipeline health and share relevant data points with recruiters and hiring teams
- Represent SpaceX’s mission and culture compellingly to prospective candidates
- Stay current on market trends, competitor talent pools, and compensation benchmarks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience; or associate degree and 2+ years of experience; or 3+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1+ years of technical recruiting experience
- Experience sourcing for engineering, hardware, or technical manufacturing roles
- Strong Boolean/X-ray search skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates
- Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields
- High tolerance for ambiguity and a bias toward action
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.